Spending Money

AUTHOR(S)

Williams, Rochelle

PUB. DATE

August 2003

SOURCE

Bond Buyer;8/15/2003, Vol. 345 Issue 31700, p31

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that Democratic legislators are pressurizing Montana governor Judy Martz to draw up a plan for spending in extra state funds. Deadline issued by the legislators; Issues raised among the legislators.

ACCESSION #

10604308

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